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lice
Definition:
(nou) wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals (nou) a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect (nou) any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants (nou) wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds
Phonetic Transcription:
laʊs
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Common mistakes of lice pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "lice" with a long "i" sound, like "leece" /liːs/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "lice" uses a short "i" sound, as in /laɪs/.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to stress the "c" in "lice," making it sound like "lice-eh" /laɪs-ɛ/. This is not how it's pronounced. Tip: Focus on the single syllable /laɪs/ without adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with "lice" and "lice": Some may confuse "lice" with "lice" /laɪs/ and mispronounce it as "liss" /lɪs/. This can change the meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound to differentiate them correctly.
- Ignoring the silent "e": Learners sometimes pronounce "lice" with an audible "e," sounding like "lice-e" /laɪs-iː/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent, focusing on the "i" sound in /laɪs/.
- Mixing up regional pronunciations: Some may pronounce "lice" as /lɪs/ in certain dialects. While this is common, it can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation /laɪs/ for clarity.